altruistic

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Etymology [edit]

See altruism.

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  • (UK) IPA: /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/, /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/

Adjective [edit]

altruistic (comparative more altruistic, superlative most altruistic)

  1. Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
    His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.

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